In the season 1 finale of Best Medicine, Episode 13 'Norway No How,' Port Wenn's Dr. Martin averts a harmful salmon fishery deal but faces a state medical investigation over unlicensed blood draws at his clinic. The episode also delivers personal drama for Martin amid a town celebration. Showrunner Liz Tuccillo previews complications ahead in season 2.
Port Wenn erupts in protest over a sister-city salmon fishery deal promising pollution and environmental damage. Sigrid, pushing the contract, gives birth to twins during town meetings—her fourth and fifth children with Ludvig—delivered with Martin's help despite his blood phobia. Martin bluffs about a politician owing him a favor, prompting Sigrid and Ludvig to void the deal and leave, though he later admits it was fabricated to protect the town. Martin receives a notice from the Maine State Medical Registry investigating his reliance on Elaine for unlicensed patient blood draws, a secret exposed by Glendon after Martin refuses to back the fishery. At a surprise wedding reception for Salty Breeze owners George and Greg, Martin approaches Louisa to confess his feelings but overhears her and ex Mark discussing co-parenting a child platonically. Misinterpreting it as reconciliation, he leaves heartbroken and calls his ex-girlfriend Eden. Showrunner Liz Tuccillo told TVLine the investigation will bring 'consequences' in season 2, layered by the board's knowledge, the reason for Martin's phobia, and town reactions. She noted Martin's phobia shows progress in crises but remains a battle, with three steps forward and two back. Tuccillo described the Louisa-Mark dynamic as logical yet complicated by feelings, while Louisa might regret not having Martin's child.
